Bombtrack’s Hook range is built for a bit of everything, whether that’s your daily commute or long days ion the saddle. Embodying the spirit of gravel, the Hook lineup offers bikes in almost all frame materials, including steel, carbon and titanium. For 2024, the brand has completely revamped its carbon EXT C model. Here are all … Read more
Wearing a scarf while cycling might sound like an odd addition when riding but Albion believes it has a place and has created the Zoa Burner. It does add considerable warmth and is packable but there are still questions around whether it is as simple and as effective as other more common neck warmers. Albion Zoa Insulated … Read more
Pirelli claims the Scorpion XC M tyre is the most versatile in the cross-country range, offering speed, grip and cornering support. Despite being designed for mixed terrain, it is one of the lower profile tyres within the Scorpion range and there are some compromises. In such a small competitive market, how does it rank among … Read more
Although it’s not strictly diehard bikepacking, as they say in the film, you’ve got to pick your battles. As parents, and especially as as mothers it may often feel like adventures aren’t possible when you have children. And whilst it isn’t always easy, it is possible. Join three amazing Mums as they take their children on … Read more
Things may have been a little quiet on the tech front this week but there was still a lot to talk about. Not only do we have the skinny on Merida’s new Silex – a bike we tested in the Reggio Emilia province of Italy – but we also have the details of Orbea’s new hard-hitting hardtail and Fox’s new helmet. On … Read more
In this week’s Five Cool Things, we take a look at Troy Lee Design’s latest winterwear, Shimano’s CUES drivetrain and a neat portable torque wrench from Topeak. On top of that, there’s Madison’s budget friendly Enigma glasses and Fizik’s Tensor flat pedal shoes, making a bit to enter our latest best mountain bike shoes buyer’s guide. … Read more
The Castelli Unlimited Allroad Jersey is designed with a comfortable and relaxed fit rather than an aerodynamic focus. Even though the fit is casual, it is comfortable for extended periods of time and the pockets don’t sag or bounce making it one of the best gravel bike clothing options in the Italian brand’s range. Castelli Unlimited … Read more
Fox, the brand behind the Proframe RS amongst a host of protectives and clothing has introduced a brand new helmet to the market. The Crossframe Pro is designed to blur the lines between endurance mountain biking and gravel thanks to a range of premium features, and technology partnerships. Busting those suspension myths with Fox Best … Read more
Orbea has today released an all-new mountain bike in the form of a pretty aggressive-looking hardtail. It’s built with all-out fun in mind while remaining durable and versatile. Orbea claims that it’ll be capable through cross-country loops and catching air on your local trails and make for a great first step into mountain biking. Five reasons why you … Read more
The Kasima coating on the Fox Transfer Factory models makes the line of dropper seatposts stand out against other posts. Fox claims the Transfer is the industry standard and, although the gold plating may stand out, it has a high price that is hard to justify among other options in the best dropper posts category. Race Face Turbine R Dropper Seatpost … Read more
